Alanna name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Celtic
Usage: English, Gaelic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alanna a-lanna
Meaning: Rock, Dear Child and Beautiful
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What does Alanna mean?

Illustrous Alanna mainly is used in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Gaelic, English and Finnish, meaning of Alanna is "Rock, Dear Child or Beautiful" used for both sexes has its origin in Celtic. Alanna is a variant form of famous Alana.

Alana is effeminate variation of Alan. Meaning of Alana is Light and Buoy-any and Dear Child is originated from Hawaiian and Latin.

How do I pronounce Alanna?

The two syllabled name Alanna is commonly pronounced as a-lanna. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., al(an)-na.

Variants of Alanna

Alanus, Alana, Aalana, Alline, Alayne, Allynn, Adelaide, Aileen, Alina, Aline

Names that rhyme with Alanna

How popular is the name Alanna?

Alanna was a popular name in United States. Over 21933 babies have been named Alanna since 1930. When at its peak in 1996, 691 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 461st position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 80 years but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 500 baby names 16 times Alanna is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 435 on girl names chart when 87 babies were given the name Alanna. Over 1505 people have been named Alanna in England and Wales.

Also, in Ireland, it has been in use since 1973 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 2003, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 66 on girl names chart when 89 babies were given the name Alanna.

There are over 1550 babies that have been given the name Alanna in Ireland.

Alanna is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 20 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 3000.

Over 151 babies in France have been named Alanna. The moniker is a common name in Canada, Brazil and Australia while somewhat familiar name in England, Scotland and New Zealand. As per our findings, over 20000 babies have been bestowed Alanna around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018552556
2017543563
2016564549
2015509618
2014530583
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Numerological analysis of Alanna

You are your own person who likes to live on the edge. You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. having the letter A as your cornerstone reveals your strong attitude and leadership. You are innovative and like to plan but enjoy when spontaneity kicks in. You act cold around people not because you are insensitive as they believe but scared of getting carried away by your emotions.

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Sibling Names for Alanna

Alanna is a unique and beautiful name that parents are increasingly choosing for their baby girls. If you're considering naming your little one Alanna, you might also want to think about sibling names that complement it. Here are some great options to inspire you!

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Famous people named Alanna

  • Alanna Nash, American journalist and biographer
  • Alanna Kraus, Canadian short track speed skater
  • Alannah Currie in Easy A as Soundtrack
  • Alanna Dawn Ekkert in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants as Actress
  • Alanna Dedek in YMCA as Actress
  • Alanna Thompson in Four Single Fathers as Actress
  • Alannah Stewartt in Out of Line as Actress
  • Alanna Chisholm in The Chair as Actress
  • Alanna Swovelin in Thanks, Smokey! as Actress
  • Alanna Anderson in Brand New Faces 45 as Actress
  • Alanna Vicente in The Cell as Actress
  • Alanna Ubach October 3, 1975 Downey, California, United States
  • Alanna Budhoo acted in tvMovie Alligator Pie
  • Alanna Hanly characterized small character of Janelle in 2004 movie Almost.
  • In 2019, Alanna Bale characterized the role of Anna in action, sci-fi film Enhanced.

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